NACE (USA)

Course details

This course covers a basic but thorough review of causes of corrosion and the methods by which corrosion is identified, monitored, and controlled. Active participation is encouraged through hands-on experiments, case studies, and open discussion format.

Learning objectives:
Define corrosion and recognize the economic, environmental and safety impact of corrosion
Recognize terms and definitions of basic electrochemistry, as well as define the processes and concepts of electrochemistry, oxidation and reduction reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics, and passivity
Identify the characteristics of commonly-encountered corrosive environments such as atmospheric, water and other electrolytes, soil and high temperature environments
Distinguish between engineering materials such as metals, non-metals, composites, concrete and ceramics and their relationship to corrosion control
Discuss the various forms of corrosion, how to recognize each form, materials subject to each form, environments that promote each form and how to control each form
Explain how corrosion can be controlled during the design process through construction, as well as process parameters, drainage, dissimilar metals, crevices, and corrosion allowance
Give examples as to how and when to use the control corrosion methods of design, material selection, modification of environment, protective coatings, and cathodic and anodic protection
Differentiate between inspection and monitoring and identify the common testing techniques for each Updated on 14 July, 2019